Effingham, IL

Living in Effingham

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Bikeability 39
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Walkability 57
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 50
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Schools 13
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Residents

13k Population +487 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated
58% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate35%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
17  mi Average Commute
77% Lived Here Last Year -8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office22%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$127k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$495 Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier11%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity45%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%

Crime

Violent Crime in Effingham

United States45
Illinois50
Effingham County17

Property Crime in Effingham

United States48
Illinois43
Effingham County33

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 4
Feb 33 2 4
Mar 43 3 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 32 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Effingham

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado19
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Effingham, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Effingham, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Effingham, IL

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Greenville University
49 miles, W
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Millikin University
55 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Effingham, IL

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Clay County Hospital
31 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Effingham, IL

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